For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 359 students in Sterling County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Sterling County, TX are Sterling City School and Wall Special Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sterling County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sterling County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Wall Special Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8065 Loop 570
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Daep
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Special Education School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sterling County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Sterling County, TX include Sterling City School and Wall Special Programs.
How many public schools are located in Sterling County?
4 public schools are located in Sterling County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling County?
Sterling County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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